What is it about Abraham's religion that spawned four major religions?

Question

Judaism
Christianity
Islam

Recently Mormonism is being considered the 4th
http://www.christianpost.com/article/20071026/29848_Mormonism%3A_The_4th_Abrahamic_Religion%3F.htm

Are there any others still around today with those numbers?

Hinduism is high up in the numbers too and they've been around awhile.

I added Hinduism as an example of a non-abrahamic religion that has a lot of numbers.

Answer 1

I prefer the terms Semitic religions and Indian religions myself and would not consider mormonism different from Christianity.

I think their main appeal is the control they offer. A few MEN grab the power to intercede between GOD and humanity. Most people therefore can chose to be blind to the cosmos since it is not their job anymore and the few power hungry individuals have loads of sheep. I think semitic religions fit very well into some of our lower instincts hence their popularity.

Answer 2

It's a flattering statement, but it's just not true. Because Mormons believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ and consider him to be the way to salvation, they are clearly a Christian denomination. It is true that they are not an orthodox denomination (they are neither Protestant, Catholic, nor Eastern Orthodox), because they don't accept the post-New Testament creeds, but their Christ-centered theology clearly qualifies them for the Christian label.

The only reason there is even any debate on this subject is because of certain fundamentalist Christians. Most objective scholars agree that Mormons are Christian. Consider this quote from an academic book entitled “Anthology of World Scriptures” by Robert E. Van Voorst.

“…the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints…see themselves as Christian, and most experts in comparative religions would view this labeling as basically correct. That they…accept the Christian Bible as their first cannon is a good indicator of this. Moreover, “outsiders” to [Christianity], such as Buddhists, would almost certainly recognize them as belonging to the stream of Christian tradition.”

If you'd like to learn more about the Mormons, visit my site at http://www.allaboutmormons.com .

P.S. While Mormonism is not as large as some other religions, it certainly qualifies as a major religion. It is the fourth largest denomination in the United States, and, world-wide, there are about as many Mormons as there are Jews.

Answer 3

Different interpretations of the original texts in the different cultures that existed at the time. Mormonism is not Christianity and by no means a major religion by the way! GOD BLESS!!

Answer 4

sadly, i do no longer experience such an concept is achieveable. As evidenced no longer merely in this web site, yet all contained in the approach the international, persons conflict over faith like brides wrestle over on-sale clothing at Filene's Basement. each and every human being believes that their aspect is the high quality aspect, and in case you do not agree, you're stupid and also you would possibly want to typically die. both that, or you're a savage and also you merely have were given to be knowledgeable with reference to the only authentic approach. i really hate to contemplate that humanity is so stuck on a drawback that, to intellectuals, sounds like in easy words a wide goofy wrestle over imaginary associates...yet I aren't to any extent further waiting to fault persons who imagine in some aspect for believing in that in spite of the actuality that. it is their stunning. in spite of the indisputable fact that, they're unsuitable at the same time as they attempt to cutting-edge different persons crap for both no longer believing in something or believing in in spite of the actuality that else. Tl;dr religions will superb peacefully coexist at the same time as persons be educated to STFU and thoughts their personal commerce.

Answer 5

Sat ans first trick in the garden was to Get eve to doubt Gods word then tell them they could be Gods

that trick still works

men want to lift themselves up (Catholics)

Be gods (Mormons)

Deny Gods word (all cults)

Satan does not need new tricks the old one still works

But Gods word will shine light on the lies

Answer 6

hey I gota say that they answer with the colorful cross has a awlsome answer(jesussaves), I'm just concentrating on one the basics, do what Jesus said and enjoy!

Answer 7

Mormonism is not a major religion.

and what the hell does Hinduism have to do with anything?

Answer 8

Mormons are a cult.. they dont count.

Answer 9

mormonism is christianity